Posted by: Sammi Ibrahem,Sr
There is something that can never be understood or understood in terms of all this underestimation and the “coolness of nerves” that are dealt with with the offers of the East to address the economic crisis. Why is all this “overtones” about a useful option that saves Lebanon in this exceptional and unprecedented circumstance? Is it fear, cowardice, hesitation, or politeness of the risks of external forces, or what? It seems that the issue is now in need of simplification, so let us think together aloud. Lebanon is an economically exhausted country and stands on the verge of collapse, if not transferred at its core. On the other hand, the offers that come to us from the east are still valid and even renewed. What prevents Lebanon from turning to this useful option? Of course, it is no longer a secret to anyone that there is an American red light that prevents Lebanon from any solution. What is required is his siege and starvation, which was referred to by the Secretary General of Hezbollah, His Eminence Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
The situation in Lebanon is getting worse, and political forces have only to look with reason to see what America has done and is doing to us. Conducting a comprehensive review of the history of the American intervention in Lebanon in various fields, especially political and economic ones. It is incumbent upon us not only to ignore Washington and to go with steady steps towards a solution, but rather to shout at its delegates and say “no”. On Ahmad’s side, Lebanon is almost dead economically, financially and critically. As long as he is dead, America’s challenge will not deprive Lebanon of anything. On the contrary, America’s challenge means breaking that tight cordon over Lebanon’s neck and breathing a sigh of relief to start a new stage in Lebanon’s history. A stage in which the American occupation and colonialism departs from Lebanon in everything. Therefore, all that is required of the Lebanese government is to say “ok” to the East’s offers, specifically the Chinese ones. Beijing has expressed its willingness to cooperate in infrastructure and other areas in Lebanon, so what does the representative of Chinese companies in Lebanon, Mr. Sarkis Chalhoub, say about this issue?
Sayyid Nasrallah’s speech has been moved again
Once we ask Professor Shalhoub about the Chinese shows, he will take out all of the files related to his file. He expands on serious Chinese projects that have not been heard in Lebanon. All of this is surprised by the “paint”, despite offers on a plate. The conversation with Chalhoub highlights the frequency of control of the Lebanese state. Shalhoub begins by telling the story of ancient Chinese new shows, as they are, of course, not recent. Years ago, the Chinese took the initiative to cooperate with Lebanon. However, Shalhoub explains in an interview with Al-Ahd news site that the new movement in this issue actually started after the arrival of Hizbullah Secretary General His Eminence Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah some time ago, during which he called for heading east towards China. At that time, we re-activated this issue. The Chinese companies are ready to invest projects in Lebanon that reach the limit of 50 billion dollars, and they have no problem or “veto” on any project that Lebanon requires or needs.
A letter was sent in March to the Prime Minister
A month ago, the Prime Minister delivered the Chinese performance books
About a month ago, Shalhoub says, I personally brought the books of the Chinese performances addressed to the Prime Minister, Dr. Hassan Diab, and requested an official appointment to meet him and handed him over. The problem, according to Chalhoub, lies on the Lebanese side, who always receives messages but keeps them unanswered, which undermines Lebanon’s credibility with China. Shalhoub explains that during his meeting with the Prime Minister – which he personally was very responsive – he was offered a number of projects, including:
Railway project
– Implementing a railway project linking Tripoli to Khaldeh, and in the second plan you will reach Naqoura. Here, Shalhoub explains that we have placed, with the President of the Bank, a message from Bank of China worth a billion dollars, showing his willingness to finance this project. Tomorrow Friday, there is an appointment that will bring me together with the Minister of Works Michel Najjar to discuss this matter, in the hope that there will be a serious and rapid response. More than that, the speaker notes that in order to complete this project and reach in the second plan to Naqoura, many maps and executive studies that require 6 million dollars must be completed, and China has offered its willingness to pay this amount in the event that the state does not have, to implement China The project is worth between three and four billion dollars.
Implementing the electricity plan from A to Z
A project to implement the bot-to-Z power plan. It is only required of the state to choose which plan it wants, and China is ready to implement all related projects. According to Chalhoub, the implementation of the electricity plan needs between one billion dollars to one billion and 300 million dollars, and all these numbers and more, China is willing to finance it. The Chinese companies affiliated with the Chinese state pledge to finance and complete all projects, and they need approximately 28 months to complete the implementation of the electricity plan project in Lebanon. On this point, Chalhoub expands the witness to many of the discussions and discussions that took place previously. China has offered Lebanon that if it does not want a Chinese “turbine” to generate energy, – although it provides at every station 100 million dollars and these turbines are guaranteed – China is preparing to secure the “turbines” from the German company “Siemens”, or “General Electric” from the start. From the agreements you enter into with these companies. But the problem with the issue of electric energy – Shalhoub explains – lies in the fact that Lebanon sometimes shows its willingness to cooperate with certain companies, and sometimes it argues that it does not have the funds for financing. According to Chalhoub, China does not require the Lebanese state to pay today. Here, Shalhoub shows his surprise how, in some projects, Lebanon turns to Western companies and rejects offers from China, at a time when Siemens refused to finance Lebanon, stressing the need to pay the “Eurobond” first. Just as General Electric rejected this.
A message to the Prime Minister in May
Message to the Minister of Energy in May
New messages sent today to Diab and Carpenter
The speaker talks about the Chtoura-Beirut tunnel, which was approved in the House of Representatives. This tunnel shows China all willing to fund it in the bot way, in billions of dollars. And Shalhoub reveals that Chinese companies today sent new official books to each of the prime minister and minister of works, concerned with China’s interest in implementing the Chtoura-Beirut tunnel project, after they had taken initial approval. It expresses its readiness to cooperate in infrastructure, energy and other projects.
Today, Thursday (18 June), a message was sent to the Prime Minister
Today, Thursday (18 June), a letter was sent to the Minister of Works
In the language of confident Chinese intentions, Chalhoub stresses that if China does not finance projects in Lebanon, no one will fund and no one will cooperate. Repeats the Lebanese state’s problem of hesitation, sometimes we want to cooperate and sometimes not. One of the ministers – Shalhoub says – initially asked to cooperate with China, and sent a letter to her so he answered him quickly, to say then that he wanted to implement the cabinet decision that limits response to certain companies.
China has pledges in 63 countries around the world
China is ready to implement any project that Lebanon needs. There are development and environmental projects, so let the country bid for a tender like state. We put it according to the “underground” Chalhoub, and the monetary fund will not give us one dollar, and if he gives us, he will give us from the camel his permission. How can we reject offers from a rich country like China?!. Shalhoub stresses that China is the largest industrialized country in the world. In Iran, there is the largest crematorium in the world pledged by the company “Siemens” and implemented by China from cadres to equipment and others. Here, Shalhoub reveals that we are working to facilitate the arrival of a large official delegation to Lebanon, but unfortunately there is still no serious interest to open the door. Why? According to Chalhoub’s convictions, because there are parties that benefit from the lack of electricity in Lebanon. Are you worried about America? Honestly, I don’t know, says Shalhoub, who explains that China operates in Saudi Arabia, Dubai and other regions, and has pledges in 63 countries around the world.
In conclusion, Shalhoub says that the Chinese delegation is ready to come to Lebanon via a private plane with a letter from the bank to finance projects in Lebanon just to take the word “ok” from the Lebanese government.
Source: Al-Ahd website
